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pucks are ok) are needed for a grinding and polishing cycle with the central force specimen holder (the do
not have to be in contact with the platen). Ensure that your samples are level for grinding/polishing and
secured in place using an Allen key.
Figure 6: Central Force Specimen Holder
Mounting the Glass Slide Holder
The glass slide holder supports glass slides 27 x 46 mm in size and is used only with the central force
holder. Use the follow steps to mount this holder:
1. Position 2 adjacent 1” distance rings into the central force sample holder. Use the provided Allen
key to unlock and lock these in place as necessary (Figure 7).
Figure 7: Central force holder with 2 x 1” distance rings (circled in red)